Arthur Lyman- Hawaiian Sunset Vol. II

Arthur Lyman got his start in Martin Denny's group, and after the first couple albums he took his Vibraphone and started his own group, which to me, made more dream-like albums.  Hawaiian Sunset Vol. II is a perfect example of this.  My brain feels melted after a few seconds and I only begin to somewhat snap back after the needle stops at the end of side 2...some of the most relaxing music I've ever heard.  At least with this digital file you don't have the all too difficult task of getting up to flip the record.

http://www.mediafire.com/?2qsy4c9lqy5e26r

Martin Denny- Afro-Desia

Martin Denny takes a much different approach than the Jackie Gleason, "Aphrodisia" album posted below.  The album opens with an energetic jungle beat accompanied by the buzzing of a fly, and is followed by songs that sound like they're meant to accompany ritualistic sex, no matter how easy going (still plenty of jungle calls, too).  
A must for Denny fans, and a good starting point for virgins...Denny and company will easily have their way with you here.

http://www.mediafire.com/?3kal3zqmbyu553d

Jackie Gleason- Aphrodisia

Many people may only know Jackie Gleason as a fat bus driver threatening to beat his wife on The Honeymooners, but he also made tons of albums of tender songs for the sole purpose of creating an atmosphere for romance, and he was sure great on both fronts.  Gleason also never used percussion, which makes his music that much woozier.  Instead of the usual solo trumpet, a wheezing organ takes the lead on this album which is a nice touch.  This record will turn your brain to butter whether you want to have sex with someone or not.

http://www.mediafire.com/?k9pn150k9toredf

Hawaii- The Exotic Sounds of the Surfmen

I've bought a lot of bad Hawaii albums out of dollar bins, but when you find one like this it's all worth it. It's got that mind melting laziness of slow strumming and Hawaiian slide guitar, but these guys listened to Exotica, too. They come across like Budget Exotica (I could kind of tell by how cheaply this record was made that I had a good chance of liking it). Kind of like what Garage Rock was to the Kinks, but these guys were presumably looking up to Martin Denny with part stereotypical Hawaiian tunes, the other part Exotica. An all around great soundtrack for immobility.

http://www.mediafire.com/?raduhft2kkhsgsf

Esquivel- Exploring New Sounds In Stereo (vinyl rip)

Another wonderful collection of wacky greats by the almighty Esquivel. If you like constant changes in instrumentation and sounds flying back and forth between the speakers, I assume you already know Esquivel, but if you don't please enjoy. You don't come across stuff like this often, unfortunately.
Contains the classics "Lazy Bones" and "Whatchamacallit" and plenty of "zoo zoo" lyrics.
Esquivel also never seems to get the respect he deserves as a pianist either. Fucking amazing.

http://www.mediafire.com/?k8kxhu2fyuaw7pv

Martin Denny- Quiet Village

It is a bit funny that Martin Denny's 6th album is titled, "Quiet Village," even though that single reached popularity before the first album, which it was also included on. At least they tacked it on to the 12 song album, rather than taking one of those tracks off to replace it. Easy way to sell more records, I guess.
Doesn't matter, though. This record should have been more than good enough to sell itself. Enough jungle calls, catchy tunes, and mind numbing/imagination inducing ambience for anyone. If you're in doubt, listen to "Tune From Rangoon." If you aren't into it, I don't know what to tell you.
See original liner notes below for more gushings.

http://www.mediafire.com/?jc6toj2poodcoe7

Three Albums by Arthur Lyman

Albums: Hawaiian Sunset, Isle of Enchantment, and Taboo (CD copy, my vinyl skips a bit).

I think Arthur Lyman gets a bit overlooked in the world of Exotica, even if he had hits in the Top 10 in the past, Martin Denny and Les Baxter seem to get all the credit, not to say that they don't deserve it.
Lyman was the vibraphone player in Martin Denny's group for the first couple of albums, and in my opinion, Denny's music lost some of its exoticness when Lyman left and took those subdued moody vibes to his new group. There's something more primitive (intended as a compliment) about this group, it was only a 4 piece, but it's more than that. Their approach seems more artistic and slightly less for the tourists (both Denny and Lyman did tons of performing at Hawaiian hotels).
Another thing that gives these records an odd feel is that all Lyman's records were recorded in the Aluminum Dome at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel.
3 dreamily exotic LPs, and at least you downloaders don't have to break the mood to get up and flip the record...

All 3 albums in one file:
http://www.mediafire.com/?wdz9ds4tx2jlat4

The Best of Martin Denny

I'm sure all you hipsters and collector nerds turn your noses up at best of comps., but good music is good no matter how it comes. 12 great exotica tunes from 12 albums, plus his biggest hit "Quiet Village" is not on this LP, a nice touch. It still flows like one great record that can still provide a soundtrack to easily help you unwind and forget (attn: hipsters and collectors). No complaints from this grump!

http://www.mediafire.com/?q4yi05m8inueu4x

Esquivel- Latin-esque (vinyl rip)

If Beethoven is considered the main genius in classical music, then Esquivel would be the Beethoven of the 20th Century. Okay most of the songs weren't his own compositions, but his arrangements are completely unpredictable in terms of instrumentation, placement, and often zooming from one speaker to the other. I can't put it into words well, but this is instant good mood music, never fails.
On the record two orchestras were put in two different studios for complete stereo separation with all kinds of overdubs all over the place. There's even a live, 2 studio, piano delay, that sounds infinitely better than any delay pedal ever has.
I almost always prefer mono records, but not Esquivel. So many other groups don't know how to use stereo, hell listen to a lot of 60's pop/rock albums and you can't help but wonder what the hell the engineer was thinking. Esquivel is the master some sort of goofy art form of stereo mixing and arrangement. Too bad musicians these days take everything, especially themselves, so damn seriously, leaving music this fun to the past.
This is a masterpiece of wackiness.

http://www.mediafire.com/?lz3hb3a7necxjpw

Martin Denny- Exotic Moog

As you can imagine, this is a very cheesy album, but that's why it's fun, isn't it? There are some real musical instruments in the mix (drums, bass, vibraphone) which helps out, or at least makes some of it come off a bizarre soft rock. It's just a different kind of exotic.
I definitely prefer non-electronic Denny, but like all musical experiments, the flaws have a stronger ability to become what is endearing about it. Is that the case here? Make up your own damn mind.

http://www.mediafire.com/?hu4yfvuc8q7rbzg

on the LP all the songs run directly into each other, which made recording it difficult. Close enough, though.

Les Baxter- Caribbean Moonlight

This is one of my favorite Lounge/Exotica records. It has the breezy romanticism of Jackie Gleason and (a more subdued) island percussion of Martin Denny. Denny was for more lively times, this is anything but (and more consistent that the Denny LP's I've heard).
So dim the lights, fix a drink, and relax. Hell, more than relax...all but shut down. Just sip and imagine...

http://www.mediafire.com/?zb50bwyuiwz

Jungle Exotica Vol. 2

Martin Denny on crack?
Yet another compilation of obscure old R'N'R, but instead of the standard primitive R'N'R beat, you get a primitive jungle beat with your R'N'R and with fantastic results. Something a little more wild...
If you are one of the unfortunate ones who don't understand the simple brilliance of early rock 'n' roll, do yourself a favor and give this a listen. Has the combination of simplicity and primitive energy, especially with a jungle beat, ever gone too wrong?

http://www.mediafire.com/?ugdi0mzymjm

(I must say that I prefer Vol. 2 to Vol. 1, but it's not bad in any way. If you can't find it anywhere else let me know and I'll post it, too.)